to take their kids to this?

This is such a COOL idea for Thomas and his teammates.

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Thomas to hold Fishing Derby

Posted July 6, 2010

Browns left tackle Joe Thomas will hold his second-annual "Joe Thomas Fishing Derby" at the Westlake Recreation Center on Saturday, July 17th.

Three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas will host the 2nd annual "Joe Thomas Fishing Derby" July 17th, 2010 at the Westlake Recreation Center in Westlake, Ohio.

The Fishing Derby is a one-day event offered to kids ages 6-18. Thomas and his teammates will help kids learn to fish and hopefully, catch the big one. The Fishing Derby is free with registration. Each participant will be presented with a free fishing rod and reel, tackle box, a "Joe Thomas Fishing Derby" shirt and lunch.

This event is to benefit the Ohio Wildlife Association.

For more information or to register, please call 330-281-9887.

About Joe Thomas:

When he is not protecting quarterbacks, Thomas enjoys the outdoors. He skipped the 2007 NFL Draft to go fishing with his father.